Migrant Equity News Today

On the Friday, May 3rd edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia man who participated in the January 6th insurrection is sentenced; Advocates protest a new law requiring citizenship status checks for Georgia detainees; And Georgia's agriculture industry is on high alert for possible cases of the avian flu.

Advocates for immigrant rights across the state are working together on a final day of action in response Governor Brian Kemp signing a new law requiring law enforcement to check all inmates' citizenship status.

Savannah State University joined the nation in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2023. Which took place Sept. 15 - Oct. 15.

On Tuesday, the Chatham County Health Department hosted its first ever Community Baby Shower

Wednesdays budget hearing included a budget presentation from the district and speeches from a handful of residents who advocated for funding transparency, more support for English Language Learners…

A local group that advocates for immigrant and non-English speaking families wants more from Savannah Chatham public schools.

Migrant Equity Southeast is a Latino non-profit organization which advocates for immigrant rights and is dedicated to aid, education, and outreach.

The strike began on April 18 after inmates were placed in solitary confinement for staying in the yard to chant and speak with protesters through the fences... #antiracism #hunger #immigrantrights